Archive for October, 2008
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Orange Cosmos a Delightful Annual
If you are looking for a flower that handles neglect well then the Orange Cosmos is the best option for you.
This annual is a native of Mexico and the Southwest ...
Flowers and Candlelight for Long Nights
The nights are officially getting longer, and in order to draw attention to your flowers it is a good idea to consider using candles.
Floral foam is one of the ...
A Tough Flower to Grow Featured at Fall Orchid Festival
73-year-old Richard Sipko is called the “Cattleya King,” he has been growing Cattleya orchids for 45 years. It started with a request for a garden from his mother, which is ...
The Phipps Conservatory Features Chrysanthemums
As a part of the “Chocolate” exhibit at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Philadelphia, chrysanthemums are taking on the spotlight as a new fall addition to the ...
Bulbs – an Essential Element for Your Garden
Bulbs are one of the most useful things that any gardener can get their hands on. This year the range is greater than ever.
This is the perfect time to get ...
Variety in the Garden for a Greater Impact in the Spring
When we picture spring we usually think of fields of daffodils and tulips. However, this is not a realistic picture — in the garden, cluster, not fields make the vision ...
The Flower Lady
Marian Miller is a 92-year-old woman, who has been entering flowers in the New Holland Farmer’s Fair for about a half a century.
Wednesday was a big day for her as ...
Trendy Violas
Violas are the latest trend for fall planting this year. Spreading or trailing violas are what you should keep your eyes open for. They are the best for mixed containers, ...
Painting Flowers for a Living
Christopher Ryland, a Sudbury artist, was told in his early years that he would be better off pickling shark meat than painting. Regardless, he went to the prestigious Goldsmith’s College, ...
The Spirit of Halloween
There are plenty of wonderful ideas for a seasonal flower display.
Use a pumpkin as a container for an arrangement in gold, bronze and yellow
Arrange pieces of strangely shaped branches with ...
